Phili 4:10 | JFB | STEP | 10. But —transitional conjunction. But "now" to pass to another subject. in the Lord —He views everything with reference to Christ. at the last —"at last"; implying he was expecting their gift, not from a selfish view, but as a "fruit" of their faith, and to "abound" to their account ( ). Though long in coming, owing to Epaphroditus' sickness and other delays, he does not imply their gift was too late. your care . . . hath flourished again — Greek, "Ye have flourished again ( revived, as trees sprouting forth again in spring) in your care for me." wherein ye were also careful —in respect to which ( revival, namely, the sending of a supply to me) "ye were also (all along) careful, but ye lacked opportunity"; whether from want of means or want of a messenger. Your "lack of service" ( ), was owing to your having "lacked opportunity."

Philippians 4:10

10. But—transitional conjunction. But "now" to pass to another subject.

in the Lord—He views everything with reference to Christ.

at the last—"at last"; implying he was expecting their gift, not from a selfish view, but as a "fruit" of their faith, and to "abound" to their account (Php 4:11, 17). Though long in coming, owing to Epaphroditus' sickness and other delays, he does not imply their gift was too late.

your care . . . hath flourished again—Greek, "Ye have flourished again (revived, as trees sprouting forth again in spring) in your care for me."

wherein ye were also careful—in respect to which (revival, namely, the sending of a supply to me) "ye were also (all along) careful, but ye lacked opportunity"; whether from want of means or want of a messenger. Your "lack of service" (Php 2:30), was owing to your having "lacked opportunity."